South Shields, Its Past, Present, And Future! A Lecture (1866)

By Thomas Salmon

Book Overview

""South Shields, Its Past, Present, and Future A Lecture"" is a historical account of the town of South Shields in northeast England, written by Thomas Salmon in 1866. The book covers the town's origins as a Roman settlement, its growth during the Middle Ages and Industrial Revolution, and its current state in the mid-19th century. Salmon also discusses the town's economic and social conditions, including its shipbuilding industry, coal mines, and working-class population. The book concludes with Salmon's predictions for the future of South Shields, including its potential for continued growth and prosperity. Overall, ""South Shields, Its Past, Present, and Future A Lecture"" provides a comprehensive overview of the town's history and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities facing a rapidly changing community in the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116704603X
• ISBN13: 9781167046032
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"